Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he is worried that age and deteriorating health may affect his ability to carry out his official duties. In a televised speech, he said he could still have problems even if his duties were reduced. The remarks have been widely interpreted as a wish by the 82-year-old emperor to step down. CCTV’s correspondent Terrence Terashima reports.
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Japan’s Emperor Akihito has said that his health is failing and hinted that he may abdicate.
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Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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Japanese/English
Former prisoners of war in Britain will on Thursday take their protest to the gates of Downing Street and deliver a letter to the prime minister before a visit by Emperor Akihito.
It will be their fourth protest in three days as they continue to haunt the emperor during his visit.
On Wednesday, Emperor Akihito managed to keep his composure as he was dogged by protesters during his visit to Wales.
Former POWs also turned up later in the day as the emperor and his wife attended a white-tie dinner in London's financial district hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
The shouts of about 30 former civilian prisoners could be heard over the bagpipers welcoming the Emperor and Empress to London's Guildhall on Wednesday night.
But once again, Emperor Akihito took the demonstrators in stride, continuing with his official duties, including inspecting the honour guard stationed outside Guildhall.
It was the second day of protests over Akihito's state visit to the U-K, a visit which was at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
His trip has angered former prisoners of war in Britain, who are demanding a formal apology for Japan's treatment of them in the Second World War.
But the host of the Guildhall banquet - London's Lord Mayor, Alderman RichardNichols - assured his Japanese guests that they were very welcome.
He added that Britain and Japan both wished to see a stable climate for investment.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Our countries have common interests and aspirations and we both wish to see a stable and prosperous world where investment in free trade and industrial services and products thrive."
SUPERCAPTION: London's Lord Mayor, Alderman Richard Nichols
At a Buckingham Palace banquet on Tuesday, Akihito had alluded to the protests, saying he and the empress could never forget the suffering of so many people during the war.
During his speech at Guildhall 24 hours later, he said he hoped his visit would bring Britain and Japan closer together.
SOUNDBITE: (Japanese)
"The relationship between the two countries has developed into something important, not just in the economy or finance, but both countries can make contributions to each other. It is a development that I could not have expected during my first visit."
SUPER CAPTION: Emperor Akihito
Japan's Kyodo News Agency has quoted Prime MinisterRyutaro Hashimoto as saying that the emperor has done his best to express his own thoughts frankly without getting involved in politics.
Hashimoto reportedly added that he hoped the Emperor's feelings would be accepted by the British people.
But that hasn't been the case.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of former prisoners-of-war turned their backs on Akihito as he arrived in Wales, the main centre of Japan's massive investment in Britain.
The POWs have vowed to protest for the duration of the Emperor's stay in Britain.
Later on Thursday, they will take their protest to 10, Downing Street where they will hand a letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The protesters have rejected his attempts at reconciliation.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Tony Blair said yesterday give him a warm welcome. I think he must be out of his tiny mind."
SUPER CAPTION: Former P-O-W
The emperor is due to attend a reception and lunch hosted by the prime minister at Downing Street on Thursday.
The POWs have promised they'll be there to continue their campaign for an apology from Akihito and compensation from the Japanese government.
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10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇
Just prior to Christmas, on the 23rd of December, it is the current Japanese Emperor, Akihito’s birthday. It is a national holiday in Japan (天皇誕生日).
1) WORLD'S OLDEST MONARCHY
The Japanese monarchy, The ImperialHouse of Japan, is the oldest, continuous hereditary monarchy in the world.
Compared to other monarchies, you have the British Monarchy starting at 1066 and the the Danish Monarchy at 935. For the JapaneseMonarchy, we’re going back to 660BC, which started with the legendary Japanese Emperor Jimmu.
2) DESCENDENT OF GODS
Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, and the line of Japanese Emperors are said to be the direct descendants of several Shinto gods, the most notable being the Sun goddess, Amaterasu.
The Emperor is the ceremonial head of state in Japan, but it makes sense that with his divine ancestry, he is also officially the head of the Shinto religion itself.
3) TERRITORY-INDEPENDENT PHENOMENON
As odd as it may seem, the title of Emperor (or Tennō) has never really been about territorial designations. Contrast this with European monarchs who often wanted to conquer and control additional territory.
In fact, the position of Emperor is a territory-independent phenomenon. In other words, the Emperor is the Emperor regardless if he has followers in the whole of Japan or in only one province.
4) EMPEROR'S CAPACITY
From 1192 to 1867, the shoguns held the real power (Shoguns being the military commanders of the time). The Emperor still officially nominated the Shoguns to their positions, but this was largely ceremonial.
Today, the Japanese Constitution vests executive power in the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.
5) POLYGAMY
The Japanese imperial dynasty consistently practiced official polygamy.
Besides his empress, the Emperor could take several secondary consorts or concubines; which helped produce more offspring for the imperial clan
6) FIRST COMMONER WIFE
In the history of the Japanese Imperial Family, there was never an Emperor who had a commoner as wife or even concubine. That is, until now.
The current Emperor of Japan married Empress Michiko, a commoner! She was not from the former court nobility nor from one of the former branches of the Imperial Family. Michiko was the daughter of an industrialist
7) FISHSCIENCE
(Ichthyology = FishScience)
The Emperor is a published ichthyological researcher, having written papers for several scholarly journals, and has specialised studies within the taxonomy of the family Gobiidae. Random
8) STOPGAP EMPRESSES
Generally, it has been males who have ascended Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. However, if a suitable male was not available, there have been times where women have ascended the throne; almost as a stop gap measure.
Of the 125 monarchs, there have been 8 women who have reigned on 10 different occasions. 2 of them reigned twice.
Once a suitable male descendant was considered old enough to rule, many Empresses, and even Emperors, abdicated or relinquished the throne
9) CHILD EMPERORS
Over a thousand years ago, a tradition started that an Emperor should ascend young. If he had passed his toddler years, he was said to be old enough. Being a child was apparently a fine property
10) ABDICATING TREND
Abdication was very common. Actually it was more frequent than death on the throne. The Emperors tasks involved so many repetitive rituals that after about ten years of service, it was deemed a reasonable compensation to live the rest of their lives in pampered retirement!
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Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito..
"Bad enough that Obama bowed down to another head of state yesterday. Even worse, he did not bother to learn how one bows in Japan, and just winged it. "
Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/obamas_botched_bow.html
"Standing at over six foot in height, Barack Obama had to bow deeply as he paid his respects to the diminutive Japanese EmperorAkihito."
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1227822/How-low-Obama-bends-double-bows-Japanese-royalty.html#ixzz0WtynJBNc

Name

In Japan, the Emperor is never referred to by his given name, but rather is referred to as "His Majesty the Emperor"(天皇陛下,Tennō Heika) which may be shortened to "His Majesty"(陛下,Heika). In writing, the Emperor is also referred to formally as "The Reigning Emperor"(今上天皇,Kinjō Tennō). The Era of Akihito's reign bears the name "Heisei" (平成), and according to custom he will be renamed "Emperor Heisei" (平成天皇 Heisei Tennō; see "posthumous name") by order of the Cabinet after his death. At the same time, the name of the next era under his successor will also be established.

Biography

Akihito is the eldest son and the fifth child of the Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) and Empress Kōjun (Nagako). Titled Prince Tsugu(継宮,Tsugu-no-miya) as a child, he was raised and educated by his private tutors and then attended the elementary and secondary departments of the Peers' School (Gakushūin) from 1940 to 1952. Unlike his predecessors in the Imperial Family, he did not receive a commission as an Army officer, at the request of his father, Hirohito.

Japanese Emperor Akihito hints he wants to step down

Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he is worried that age and deteriorating health may affect his ability to carry out his official duties. In a televised speech, he said he could still have problems even if his duties were reduced. The remarks have been widely interpreted as a wish by the 82-year-old emperor to step down. CCTV’s correspondent Terrence Terashima reports.
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Japan's Emperor Akihito visits tsunami victims - no comment

Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since the quake struck on March 11....
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The last emperors: Akihito and Japan's imperial family – video explainer

The last emperors: Akihito and Japan's imperial family – video explainer

The last emperors: Akihito and Japan's imperial family – video explainer

Japan’s Emperor Akihito has said that his health is failing and hinted that he may abdicate.
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Akihito was the first member of the imperial family to marry a commoner and expressed regret for some of Japan’s actions in the second world war. But the Japanese imperial family is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world – and no modern emperor has abdicated from the Chrysanthemum throne.
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New law allows Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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UK: JAPANESE EMPEROR AKIHITO & EMPRESS MICHIKO VISIT

Japanese/English
Former prisoners of war in Britain will on Thursday take their protest to the gates of Downing Street and deliver a letter to the prime minister before a visit by Emperor Akihito.
It will be their fourth protest in three days as they continue to haunt the emperor during his visit.
On Wednesday, Emperor Akihito managed to keep his composure as he was dogged by protesters during his visit to Wales.
Former POWs also turned up later in the day as the emperor and his wife attended a white-tie dinner in London's financial district hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
The shouts of about 30 former civilian prisoners could be heard over the bagpipers welcoming the Emperor and Empress to London's Guildhall on Wednesday night.
But once again, Emperor Akihito took the demonstrators in stride, continuing with his official duties, including inspecting the honour guard stationed outside Guildhall.
It was the second day of protests over Akihito's state visit to the U-K, a visit which was at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
His trip has angered former prisoners of war in Britain, who are demanding a formal apology for Japan's treatment of them in the Second World War.
But the host of the Guildhall banquet - London's Lord Mayor, Alderman RichardNichols - assured his Japanese guests that they were very welcome.
He added that Britain and Japan both wished to see a stable climate for investment.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Our countries have common interests and aspirations and we both wish to see a stable and prosperous world where investment in free trade and industrial services and products thrive."
SUPERCAPTION: London's Lord Mayor, Alderman Richard Nichols
At a Buckingham Palace banquet on Tuesday, Akihito had alluded to the protests, saying he and the empress could never forget the suffering of so many people during the war.
During his speech at Guildhall 24 hours later, he said he hoped his visit would bring Britain and Japan closer together.
SOUNDBITE: (Japanese)
"The relationship between the two countries has developed into something important, not just in the economy or finance, but both countries can make contributions to each other. It is a development that I could not have expected during my first visit."
SUPER CAPTION: Emperor Akihito
Japan's Kyodo News Agency has quoted Prime MinisterRyutaro Hashimoto as saying that the emperor has done his best to express his own thoughts frankly without getting involved in politics.
Hashimoto reportedly added that he hoped the Emperor's feelings would be accepted by the British people.
But that hasn't been the case.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of former prisoners-of-war turned their backs on Akihito as he arrived in Wales, the main centre of Japan's massive investment in Britain.
The POWs have vowed to protest for the duration of the Emperor's stay in Britain.
Later on Thursday, they will take their protest to 10, Downing Street where they will hand a letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The protesters have rejected his attempts at reconciliation.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Tony Blair said yesterday give him a warm welcome. I think he must be out of his tiny mind."
SUPER CAPTION: Former P-O-W
The emperor is due to attend a reception and lunch hosted by the prime minister at Downing Street on Thursday.
The POWs have promised they'll be there to continue their campaign for an apology from Akihito and compensation from the Japanese government.
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7:41

10 Things You Didn't Know About THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇

10 Things You Didn't Know About THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇

10 Things You Didn't Know About THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇

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10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇
Just prior to Christmas, on the 23rd of December, it is the current Japanese Emperor, Akihito’s birthday. It is a national holiday in Japan (天皇誕生日).
1) WORLD'S OLDEST MONARCHY
The Japanese monarchy, The ImperialHouse of Japan, is the oldest, continuous hereditary monarchy in the world.
Compared to other monarchies, you have the British Monarchy starting at 1066 and the the Danish Monarchy at 935. For the JapaneseMonarchy, we’re going back to 660BC, which started with the legendary Japanese Emperor Jimmu.
2) DESCENDENT OF GODS
Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, and the line of Japanese Emperors are said to be the direct descendants of several Shinto gods, the most notable being the Sun goddess, Amaterasu.
The Emperor is the ceremonial head of state in Japan, but it makes sense that with his divine ancestry, he is also officially the head of the Shinto religion itself.
3) TERRITORY-INDEPENDENT PHENOMENON
As odd as it may seem, the title of Emperor (or Tennō) has never really been about territorial designations. Contrast this with European monarchs who often wanted to conquer and control additional territory.
In fact, the position of Emperor is a territory-independent phenomenon. In other words, the Emperor is the Emperor regardless if he has followers in the whole of Japan or in only one province.
4) EMPEROR'S CAPACITY
From 1192 to 1867, the shoguns held the real power (Shoguns being the military commanders of the time). The Emperor still officially nominated the Shoguns to their positions, but this was largely ceremonial.
Today, the Japanese Constitution vests executive power in the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.
5) POLYGAMY
The Japanese imperial dynasty consistently practiced official polygamy.
Besides his empress, the Emperor could take several secondary consorts or concubines; which helped produce more offspring for the imperial clan
6) FIRST COMMONER WIFE
In the history of the Japanese Imperial Family, there was never an Emperor who had a commoner as wife or even concubine. That is, until now.
The current Emperor of Japan married Empress Michiko, a commoner! She was not from the former court nobility nor from one of the former branches of the Imperial Family. Michiko was the daughter of an industrialist
7) FISHSCIENCE
(Ichthyology = FishScience)
The Emperor is a published ichthyological researcher, having written papers for several scholarly journals, and has specialised studies within the taxonomy of the family Gobiidae. Random
8) STOPGAP EMPRESSES
Generally, it has been males who have ascended Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. However, if a suitable male was not available, there have been times where women have ascended the throne; almost as a stop gap measure.
Of the 125 monarchs, there have been 8 women who have reigned on 10 different occasions. 2 of them reigned twice.
Once a suitable male descendant was considered old enough to rule, many Empresses, and even Emperors, abdicated or relinquished the throne
9) CHILD EMPERORS
Over a thousand years ago, a tradition started that an Emperor should ascend young. If he had passed his toddler years, he was said to be old enough. Being a child was apparently a fine property
10) ABDICATING TREND
Abdication was very common. Actually it was more frequent than death on the throne. The Emperors tasks involved so many repetitive rituals that after about ten years of service, it was deemed a reasonable compensation to live the rest of their lives in pampered retirement!
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Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito

Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito

Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito

Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito..
"Bad enough that Obama bowed down to another head of state yesterday. Even worse, he did not bother to learn how one bows in Japan, and just winged it. "
Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/obamas_botched_bow.html
"Standing at over six foot in height, Barack Obama had to bow deeply as he paid his respects to the diminutive Japanese EmperorAkihito."
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1227822/How-low-Obama-bends-double-bows-Japanese-royalty.html#ixzz0WtynJBNc

Japan's Emperor Akihito to abdicate in 2019

Emperor Akihito, who has spent much of his nearly three decades on Japan’s throne seeking to soothe the wounds of World War Two, will step down on April 30, 2019 - the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in about two centuries.
Akihito will be succeeded by his heir, 57-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2017/12/01/japan-panel-firms-up-april-30-2019-as-date-for-emperors-abdication--nhk/

Plot: Erotic drama set in an underground Tokyo club called The Bedroom, where the female clientele are drugged into a trance-like state and are subjected to different styles of bizarre, fetishistic sex by the male clientele.

Japanese Emperor Akihito hints he wants to step down

Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he is worried that age and deteriorating health may affect his ability to carry out his official duties. In a televised speech, he said he could still have problems even if his duties were reduced. The remarks have been widely interpreted as a wish by the 82-year-old emperor to step down. CCTV’s correspondent Terrence Terashima reports.
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Japan Emperor Akihito delivers historic speech

Japan's Emperor Akihito visits tsunami victims - no comment

Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since the quake struck on March 11....
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published: 30 Mar 2011

The last emperors: Akihito and Japan's imperial family – video explainer

Japan’s Emperor Akihito has said that his health is failing and hinted that he may abdicate.
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Japan’s Emperor Akihito warmly welcomes President Sirisena

New law allows Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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UK: JAPANESE EMPEROR AKIHITO & EMPRESS MICHIKO VISIT

Japanese/English
Former prisoners of war in Britain will on Thursday take their protest to the gates of Downing Street and deliver a letter to the prime minister before a visit by Emperor Akihito.
It will be their fourth protest in three days as they continue to haunt the emperor during his visit.
On Wednesday, Emperor Akihito managed to keep his composure as he was dogged by protesters during his visit to Wales.
Former POWs also turned up later in the day as the emperor and his wife attended a white-tie dinner in London's financial district hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
The shouts of about 30 former civilian prisoners could be heard over the bagpipers welcoming the Emperor and Empress to London's Guildhall on Wednesday night.
But once again, Emperor Akihito took ...

Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito

Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito..
"Bad enough that Obama bowed down to another head of state yesterday. Even worse, he did not bother to learn how one bows in Japan, and just winged it. "
Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/obamas_botched_bow.html
"Standing at over six foot in height, Barack Obama had to bow deeply as he paid his respects to the diminutive Japanese EmperorAkihito."
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1227822/How-low-Obama-bends-double-bows-Japanese-royalty.html#ixzz0WtynJBNc

Japan's Emperor Akihito to abdicate in 2019

Emperor Akihito, who has spent much of his nearly three decades on Japan’s throne seeking to soothe the wounds of World War Two, will step down on April 30, 2019 - the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in about two centuries.
Akihito will be succeeded by his heir, 57-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2017/12/01/japan-panel-firms-up-april-30-2019-as-date-for-emperors-abdication--nhk/

Japanese Emperor Akihito hints he wants to step down

Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he is worried that age and deteriorating health may affect his ability to carry out his official duties. In a televised speech,...

Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he is worried that age and deteriorating health may affect his ability to carry out his official duties. In a televised speech, he said he could still have problems even if his duties were reduced. The remarks have been widely interpreted as a wish by the 82-year-old emperor to step down. CCTV’s correspondent Terrence Terashima reports.
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Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he is worried that age and deteriorating health may affect his ability to carry out his official duties. In a televised speech, he said he could still have problems even if his duties were reduced. The remarks have been widely interpreted as a wish by the 82-year-old emperor to step down. CCTV’s correspondent Terrence Terashima reports.
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Japan's Emperor Akihito visits tsunami victims - no comment

Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since t...

Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since the quake struck on March 11....
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Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since the quake struck on March 11....
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The last emperors: Akihito and Japan's imperial family – video explainer

Japan’s Emperor Akihito has said that his health is failing and hinted that he may abdicate.
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Akihito was the first member of the imperial family to marry a commoner and expressed regret for some of Japan’s actions in the second world war. But the Japanese imperial family is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world – and no modern emperor has abdicated from the Chrysanthemum throne.
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Japan’s Emperor Akihito has said that his health is failing and hinted that he may abdicate.
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New law allows Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down...

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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Japanese/English
Former prisoners of war in Britain will on Thursday take their protest to the gates of Downing Street and deliver a letter to the prime minister before a visit by Emperor Akihito.
It will be their fourth protest in three days as they continue to haunt the emperor during his visit.
On Wednesday, Emperor Akihito managed to keep his composure as he was dogged by protesters during his visit to Wales.
Former POWs also turned up later in the day as the emperor and his wife attended a white-tie dinner in London's financial district hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
The shouts of about 30 former civilian prisoners could be heard over the bagpipers welcoming the Emperor and Empress to London's Guildhall on Wednesday night.
But once again, Emperor Akihito took the demonstrators in stride, continuing with his official duties, including inspecting the honour guard stationed outside Guildhall.
It was the second day of protests over Akihito's state visit to the U-K, a visit which was at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
His trip has angered former prisoners of war in Britain, who are demanding a formal apology for Japan's treatment of them in the Second World War.
But the host of the Guildhall banquet - London's Lord Mayor, Alderman RichardNichols - assured his Japanese guests that they were very welcome.
He added that Britain and Japan both wished to see a stable climate for investment.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Our countries have common interests and aspirations and we both wish to see a stable and prosperous world where investment in free trade and industrial services and products thrive."
SUPERCAPTION: London's Lord Mayor, Alderman Richard Nichols
At a Buckingham Palace banquet on Tuesday, Akihito had alluded to the protests, saying he and the empress could never forget the suffering of so many people during the war.
During his speech at Guildhall 24 hours later, he said he hoped his visit would bring Britain and Japan closer together.
SOUNDBITE: (Japanese)
"The relationship between the two countries has developed into something important, not just in the economy or finance, but both countries can make contributions to each other. It is a development that I could not have expected during my first visit."
SUPER CAPTION: Emperor Akihito
Japan's Kyodo News Agency has quoted Prime MinisterRyutaro Hashimoto as saying that the emperor has done his best to express his own thoughts frankly without getting involved in politics.
Hashimoto reportedly added that he hoped the Emperor's feelings would be accepted by the British people.
But that hasn't been the case.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of former prisoners-of-war turned their backs on Akihito as he arrived in Wales, the main centre of Japan's massive investment in Britain.
The POWs have vowed to protest for the duration of the Emperor's stay in Britain.
Later on Thursday, they will take their protest to 10, Downing Street where they will hand a letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The protesters have rejected his attempts at reconciliation.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Tony Blair said yesterday give him a warm welcome. I think he must be out of his tiny mind."
SUPER CAPTION: Former P-O-W
The emperor is due to attend a reception and lunch hosted by the prime minister at Downing Street on Thursday.
The POWs have promised they'll be there to continue their campaign for an apology from Akihito and compensation from the Japanese government.
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Japanese/English
Former prisoners of war in Britain will on Thursday take their protest to the gates of Downing Street and deliver a letter to the prime minister before a visit by Emperor Akihito.
It will be their fourth protest in three days as they continue to haunt the emperor during his visit.
On Wednesday, Emperor Akihito managed to keep his composure as he was dogged by protesters during his visit to Wales.
Former POWs also turned up later in the day as the emperor and his wife attended a white-tie dinner in London's financial district hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
The shouts of about 30 former civilian prisoners could be heard over the bagpipers welcoming the Emperor and Empress to London's Guildhall on Wednesday night.
But once again, Emperor Akihito took the demonstrators in stride, continuing with his official duties, including inspecting the honour guard stationed outside Guildhall.
It was the second day of protests over Akihito's state visit to the U-K, a visit which was at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
His trip has angered former prisoners of war in Britain, who are demanding a formal apology for Japan's treatment of them in the Second World War.
But the host of the Guildhall banquet - London's Lord Mayor, Alderman RichardNichols - assured his Japanese guests that they were very welcome.
He added that Britain and Japan both wished to see a stable climate for investment.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Our countries have common interests and aspirations and we both wish to see a stable and prosperous world where investment in free trade and industrial services and products thrive."
SUPERCAPTION: London's Lord Mayor, Alderman Richard Nichols
At a Buckingham Palace banquet on Tuesday, Akihito had alluded to the protests, saying he and the empress could never forget the suffering of so many people during the war.
During his speech at Guildhall 24 hours later, he said he hoped his visit would bring Britain and Japan closer together.
SOUNDBITE: (Japanese)
"The relationship between the two countries has developed into something important, not just in the economy or finance, but both countries can make contributions to each other. It is a development that I could not have expected during my first visit."
SUPER CAPTION: Emperor Akihito
Japan's Kyodo News Agency has quoted Prime MinisterRyutaro Hashimoto as saying that the emperor has done his best to express his own thoughts frankly without getting involved in politics.
Hashimoto reportedly added that he hoped the Emperor's feelings would be accepted by the British people.
But that hasn't been the case.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of former prisoners-of-war turned their backs on Akihito as he arrived in Wales, the main centre of Japan's massive investment in Britain.
The POWs have vowed to protest for the duration of the Emperor's stay in Britain.
Later on Thursday, they will take their protest to 10, Downing Street where they will hand a letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The protesters have rejected his attempts at reconciliation.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Tony Blair said yesterday give him a warm welcome. I think he must be out of his tiny mind."
SUPER CAPTION: Former P-O-W
The emperor is due to attend a reception and lunch hosted by the prime minister at Downing Street on Thursday.
The POWs have promised they'll be there to continue their campaign for an apology from Akihito and compensation from the Japanese government.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇

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10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇
Just prior to Christmas, on the 23rd of December, it is the current Japanese Emperor, Akihito’s birthday. It is a national holiday in Japan (天皇誕生日).
1) WORLD'S OLDEST MONARCHY
The Japanese monarchy, The ImperialHouse of Japan, is the oldest, continuous hereditary monarchy in the world.
Compared to other monarchies, you have the British Monarchy starting at 1066 and the the Danish Monarchy at 935. For the JapaneseMonarchy, we’re going back to 660BC, which started with the legendary Japanese Emperor Jimmu.
2) DESCENDENT OF GODS
Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, and the line of Japanese Emperors are said to be the direct descendants of several Shinto gods, the most notable being the Sun goddess, Amaterasu.
The Emperor is the ceremonial head of state in Japan, but it makes sense that with his divine ancestry, he is also officially the head of the Shinto religion itself.
3) TERRITORY-INDEPENDENT PHENOMENON
As odd as it may seem, the title of Emperor (or Tennō) has never really been about territorial designations. Contrast this with European monarchs who often wanted to conquer and control additional territory.
In fact, the position of Emperor is a territory-independent phenomenon. In other words, the Emperor is the Emperor regardless if he has followers in the whole of Japan or in only one province.
4) EMPEROR'S CAPACITY
From 1192 to 1867, the shoguns held the real power (Shoguns being the military commanders of the time). The Emperor still officially nominated the Shoguns to their positions, but this was largely ceremonial.
Today, the Japanese Constitution vests executive power in the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.
5) POLYGAMY
The Japanese imperial dynasty consistently practiced official polygamy.
Besides his empress, the Emperor could take several secondary consorts or concubines; which helped produce more offspring for the imperial clan
6) FIRST COMMONER WIFE
In the history of the Japanese Imperial Family, there was never an Emperor who had a commoner as wife or even concubine. That is, until now.
The current Emperor of Japan married Empress Michiko, a commoner! She was not from the former court nobility nor from one of the former branches of the Imperial Family. Michiko was the daughter of an industrialist
7) FISHSCIENCE
(Ichthyology = FishScience)
The Emperor is a published ichthyological researcher, having written papers for several scholarly journals, and has specialised studies within the taxonomy of the family Gobiidae. Random
8) STOPGAP EMPRESSES
Generally, it has been males who have ascended Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. However, if a suitable male was not available, there have been times where women have ascended the throne; almost as a stop gap measure.
Of the 125 monarchs, there have been 8 women who have reigned on 10 different occasions. 2 of them reigned twice.
Once a suitable male descendant was considered old enough to rule, many Empresses, and even Emperors, abdicated or relinquished the throne
9) CHILD EMPERORS
Over a thousand years ago, a tradition started that an Emperor should ascend young. If he had passed his toddler years, he was said to be old enough. Being a child was apparently a fine property
10) ABDICATING TREND
Abdication was very common. Actually it was more frequent than death on the throne. The Emperors tasks involved so many repetitive rituals that after about ten years of service, it was deemed a reasonable compensation to live the rest of their lives in pampered retirement!
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★ How Would YouEscapeNorth Korea? (The 7 Choices): https://youtu.be/6A0ZOkMDLw0
★ 10 Things You Didn’t Know About FUKUSHIMA NUCLEAR DISASTER: https://youtu.be/HpOG4WFKBZQ
★ 10 Things You Didn’t Know About HIROSHIMA ATOMIC BOMBING: https://youtu.be/wETSBaFwzu0
★ 10 Things You Didn’t Know About 2011 JAPANESE TSUNAMI & TOHOKU EARTHQUAKE: https://youtu.be/VuWTETyzR9Y
★ 10 Things You Didn't Know About RAMUNE: https://youtu.be/4boZ1op4Zrs
★ 10 Things You Didn’t Know About NATTO: https://youtu.be/Hyuyk7GJgd8
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10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇
Just prior to Christmas, on the 23rd of December, it is the current Japanese Emperor, Akihito’s birthday. It is a national holiday in Japan (天皇誕生日).
1) WORLD'S OLDEST MONARCHY
The Japanese monarchy, The ImperialHouse of Japan, is the oldest, continuous hereditary monarchy in the world.
Compared to other monarchies, you have the British Monarchy starting at 1066 and the the Danish Monarchy at 935. For the JapaneseMonarchy, we’re going back to 660BC, which started with the legendary Japanese Emperor Jimmu.
2) DESCENDENT OF GODS
Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, and the line of Japanese Emperors are said to be the direct descendants of several Shinto gods, the most notable being the Sun goddess, Amaterasu.
The Emperor is the ceremonial head of state in Japan, but it makes sense that with his divine ancestry, he is also officially the head of the Shinto religion itself.
3) TERRITORY-INDEPENDENT PHENOMENON
As odd as it may seem, the title of Emperor (or Tennō) has never really been about territorial designations. Contrast this with European monarchs who often wanted to conquer and control additional territory.
In fact, the position of Emperor is a territory-independent phenomenon. In other words, the Emperor is the Emperor regardless if he has followers in the whole of Japan or in only one province.
4) EMPEROR'S CAPACITY
From 1192 to 1867, the shoguns held the real power (Shoguns being the military commanders of the time). The Emperor still officially nominated the Shoguns to their positions, but this was largely ceremonial.
Today, the Japanese Constitution vests executive power in the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.
5) POLYGAMY
The Japanese imperial dynasty consistently practiced official polygamy.
Besides his empress, the Emperor could take several secondary consorts or concubines; which helped produce more offspring for the imperial clan
6) FIRST COMMONER WIFE
In the history of the Japanese Imperial Family, there was never an Emperor who had a commoner as wife or even concubine. That is, until now.
The current Emperor of Japan married Empress Michiko, a commoner! She was not from the former court nobility nor from one of the former branches of the Imperial Family. Michiko was the daughter of an industrialist
7) FISHSCIENCE
(Ichthyology = FishScience)
The Emperor is a published ichthyological researcher, having written papers for several scholarly journals, and has specialised studies within the taxonomy of the family Gobiidae. Random
8) STOPGAP EMPRESSES
Generally, it has been males who have ascended Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. However, if a suitable male was not available, there have been times where women have ascended the throne; almost as a stop gap measure.
Of the 125 monarchs, there have been 8 women who have reigned on 10 different occasions. 2 of them reigned twice.
Once a suitable male descendant was considered old enough to rule, many Empresses, and even Emperors, abdicated or relinquished the throne
9) CHILD EMPERORS
Over a thousand years ago, a tradition started that an Emperor should ascend young. If he had passed his toddler years, he was said to be old enough. Being a child was apparently a fine property
10) ABDICATING TREND
Abdication was very common. Actually it was more frequent than death on the throne. The Emperors tasks involved so many repetitive rituals that after about ten years of service, it was deemed a reasonable compensation to live the rest of their lives in pampered retirement!
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We do videos on interesting 'Asiany' topics - Asian stereotypes, Asian pop culture, Asian issues, Asian history, AMWF, and things you just didn't know about Asia!
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Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito..
"Bad enough that Obama bowed down to another head of state yesterday. Even worse, he did not bother to learn how one bows in Japan, and just winged it. "
Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/obamas_botched_bow.html
"Standing at over six foot in height, Barack Obama had to bow deeply as he paid his respects to the diminutive Japanese EmperorAkihito."
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1227822/How-low-Obama-bends-double-bows-Japanese-royalty.html#ixzz0WtynJBNc

Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito..
"Bad enough that Obama bowed down to another head of state yesterday. Even worse, he did not bother to learn how one bows in Japan, and just winged it. "
Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/obamas_botched_bow.html
"Standing at over six foot in height, Barack Obama had to bow deeply as he paid his respects to the diminutive Japanese EmperorAkihito."
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1227822/How-low-Obama-bends-double-bows-Japanese-royalty.html#ixzz0WtynJBNc

Emperor Akihito, who has spent much of his nearly three decades on Japan’s throne seeking to soothe the wounds of World War Two, will step down on April 30, 2019 - the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in about two centuries.
Akihito will be succeeded by his heir, 57-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2017/12/01/japan-panel-firms-up-april-30-2019-as-date-for-emperors-abdication--nhk/

Emperor Akihito, who has spent much of his nearly three decades on Japan’s throne seeking to soothe the wounds of World War Two, will step down on April 30, 2019 - the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in about two centuries.
Akihito will be succeeded by his heir, 57-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2017/12/01/japan-panel-firms-up-april-30-2019-as-date-for-emperors-abdication--nhk/

Japan's Emperor Akihito visits tsunami victims - no comment

Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since the quake struck on March 11....
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New law allows Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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published: 09 Jun 2017

20 Children Of The World’s Evilest Men

If you think you had it rough when you were a kid then trust me when I say that you don’t know how blessed you are. At least you can say that your father wasn’t some kind of mass murdering dictator. When you’re the child of such a person, you have some pretty big shoes to fill, for the good and for the bad, and in most cases the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Check out these 20 children of the worlds evilest men and count your blessings next time you argue with your dad that he doesn’t eat you or have you beheaded!
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Japan's Emperor Akihito visits tsunami victims - no comment

Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since t...

Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since the quake struck on March 11....
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Japan's Emperor Akihito visited an evacuation centre for earthquake and tsunami victims in the Tokyo area, his first face to face meetings with evacuees since the quake struck on March 11....
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(26 Jan 2016) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY
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Tokyo - 26 January 2016
1. Japanese EmperorAkihito and Empress Michiko walking into the VIP room at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport where Japanese Prime MinisterShinzo Abe and other dignitaries are waiting
2. Assembled dignitaries listening while Japanese national anthem is played
3. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shinzo Abe, Japanese Prime Minister:
"This visit (to Manila) is to commemorate those who died in the war (World War II), and to pray for peace. It also holds much significance regarding the ties of friendship between Japan and the Philippines."
4. Wide of Akihito and Michiko standing in front of Abe and assembled dignitaries
5. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Japanese Emperor Akihito:
"Many Filipinos, Americans and Japanese lost their lives in the Philippines during the war. In the battle for Manila especially, a tremendously large number of innocent Filipino civilians became victims. Upon making this visit, we need to bear this in mind at all times."
6. Cutaway
7. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Japanese Emperor Akihito:
"I deeply hope that this visit will contribute to the further strengthening of the mutual understanding and ties of friendship between the two nations."
8. Akihito and Michiko walking out
STORYLINE:
Japanese Emperor Akihito remembered "a tremendously large number of innocent Filipino civilians" who lost their lives during World War II as he prepared to leave for a four-day trip to the Philippines on Tuesday morning.
Speaking at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport with Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, present, Akihito said the visit was "to commemorate those who died in the war (World War II), and to pray for peace."
Akihito and Empress Michiko are visiting the Philippines to mark the 60th anniversary of normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two countries after World War II, during which the Philippines suffered under Japanese occupation.
The 82-year-old emperor will pay his respects at memorials for both the Philippine and the Japanese war dead.
Japan-Philippines relations have improved dramatically in the seven decades since the war. Japan has become a major aid donor to the Philippines, and the countries are deepening security ties in the face of China's military rise.
The trip follows visits to World War II battle sites in Palau last year and Saipan in 2005.
Akihito also prayed for Japanese and US war dead in Iwo Jima in 1994.
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1. Japanese EmperorAkihito and Empress Michiko walking into the VIP room at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport where Japanese Prime MinisterShinzo Abe and other dignitaries are waiting
2. Assembled dignitaries listening while Japanese national anthem is played
3. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shinzo Abe, Japanese Prime Minister:
"This visit (to Manila) is to commemorate those who died in the war (World War II), and to pray for peace. It also holds much significance regarding the ties of friendship between Japan and the Philippines."
4. Wide of Akihito and Michiko standing in front of Abe and assembled dignitaries
5. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Japanese Emperor Akihito:
"Many Filipinos, Americans and Japanese lost their lives in the Philippines during the war. In the battle for Manila especially, a tremendously large number of innocent Filipino civilians became victims. Upon making this visit, we need to bear this in mind at all times."
6. Cutaway
7. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Japanese Emperor Akihito:
"I deeply hope that this visit will contribute to the further strengthening of the mutual understanding and ties of friendship between the two nations."
8. Akihito and Michiko walking out
STORYLINE:
Japanese Emperor Akihito remembered "a tremendously large number of innocent Filipino civilians" who lost their lives during World War II as he prepared to leave for a four-day trip to the Philippines on Tuesday morning.
Speaking at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport with Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, present, Akihito said the visit was "to commemorate those who died in the war (World War II), and to pray for peace."
Akihito and Empress Michiko are visiting the Philippines to mark the 60th anniversary of normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two countries after World War II, during which the Philippines suffered under Japanese occupation.
The 82-year-old emperor will pay his respects at memorials for both the Philippine and the Japanese war dead.
Japan-Philippines relations have improved dramatically in the seven decades since the war. Japan has become a major aid donor to the Philippines, and the countries are deepening security ties in the face of China's military rise.
The trip follows visits to World War II battle sites in Palau last year and Saipan in 2005.
Akihito also prayed for Japanese and US war dead in Iwo Jima in 1994.
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New law allows Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down...

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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Japanese Emperor Akihito hints he wants to step down

Japan's Emperor Akihito has said he is worried that age and deteriorating health may affect his ability to carry out his official duties. In a televised speech, he said he could still have problems even if his duties were reduced. The remarks have been widely interpreted as a wish by the 82-year-old emperor to step down. CCTV’s correspondent Terrence Terashima reports.
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Japan’s Emperor Akihito has said that his health is failing and hinted that he may abdicate.
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New law allows Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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Japanese/English
Former prisoners of war in Britain will on Thursday take their protest to the gates of Downing Street and deliver a letter to the prime minister before a visit by Emperor Akihito.
It will be their fourth protest in three days as they continue to haunt the emperor during his visit.
On Wednesday, Emperor Akihito managed to keep his composure as he was dogged by protesters during his visit to Wales.
Former POWs also turned up later in the day as the emperor and his wife attended a white-tie dinner in London's financial district hosted by the Lord Mayor of London.
The shouts of about 30 former civilian prisoners could be heard over the bagpipers welcoming the Emperor and Empress to London's Guildhall on Wednesday night.
But once again, Emperor Akihito took the demonstrators in stride, continuing with his official duties, including inspecting the honour guard stationed outside Guildhall.
It was the second day of protests over Akihito's state visit to the U-K, a visit which was at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II.
His trip has angered former prisoners of war in Britain, who are demanding a formal apology for Japan's treatment of them in the Second World War.
But the host of the Guildhall banquet - London's Lord Mayor, Alderman RichardNichols - assured his Japanese guests that they were very welcome.
He added that Britain and Japan both wished to see a stable climate for investment.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Our countries have common interests and aspirations and we both wish to see a stable and prosperous world where investment in free trade and industrial services and products thrive."
SUPERCAPTION: London's Lord Mayor, Alderman Richard Nichols
At a Buckingham Palace banquet on Tuesday, Akihito had alluded to the protests, saying he and the empress could never forget the suffering of so many people during the war.
During his speech at Guildhall 24 hours later, he said he hoped his visit would bring Britain and Japan closer together.
SOUNDBITE: (Japanese)
"The relationship between the two countries has developed into something important, not just in the economy or finance, but both countries can make contributions to each other. It is a development that I could not have expected during my first visit."
SUPER CAPTION: Emperor Akihito
Japan's Kyodo News Agency has quoted Prime MinisterRyutaro Hashimoto as saying that the emperor has done his best to express his own thoughts frankly without getting involved in politics.
Hashimoto reportedly added that he hoped the Emperor's feelings would be accepted by the British people.
But that hasn't been the case.
Earlier on Wednesday, dozens of former prisoners-of-war turned their backs on Akihito as he arrived in Wales, the main centre of Japan's massive investment in Britain.
The POWs have vowed to protest for the duration of the Emperor's stay in Britain.
Later on Thursday, they will take their protest to 10, Downing Street where they will hand a letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The protesters have rejected his attempts at reconciliation.
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"Tony Blair said yesterday give him a warm welcome. I think he must be out of his tiny mind."
SUPER CAPTION: Former P-O-W
The emperor is due to attend a reception and lunch hosted by the prime minister at Downing Street on Thursday.
The POWs have promised they'll be there to continue their campaign for an apology from Akihito and compensation from the Japanese government.
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10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE JAPANESE EMPEROR 天皇
Just prior to Christmas, on the 23rd of December, it is the current Japanese Emperor, Akihito’s birthday. It is a national holiday in Japan (天皇誕生日).
1) WORLD'S OLDEST MONARCHY
The Japanese monarchy, The ImperialHouse of Japan, is the oldest, continuous hereditary monarchy in the world.
Compared to other monarchies, you have the British Monarchy starting at 1066 and the the Danish Monarchy at 935. For the JapaneseMonarchy, we’re going back to 660BC, which started with the legendary Japanese Emperor Jimmu.
2) DESCENDENT OF GODS
Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, and the line of Japanese Emperors are said to be the direct descendants of several Shinto gods, the most notable being the Sun goddess, Amaterasu.
The Emperor is the ceremonial head of state in Japan, but it makes sense that with his divine ancestry, he is also officially the head of the Shinto religion itself.
3) TERRITORY-INDEPENDENT PHENOMENON
As odd as it may seem, the title of Emperor (or Tennō) has never really been about territorial designations. Contrast this with European monarchs who often wanted to conquer and control additional territory.
In fact, the position of Emperor is a territory-independent phenomenon. In other words, the Emperor is the Emperor regardless if he has followers in the whole of Japan or in only one province.
4) EMPEROR'S CAPACITY
From 1192 to 1867, the shoguns held the real power (Shoguns being the military commanders of the time). The Emperor still officially nominated the Shoguns to their positions, but this was largely ceremonial.
Today, the Japanese Constitution vests executive power in the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.
5) POLYGAMY
The Japanese imperial dynasty consistently practiced official polygamy.
Besides his empress, the Emperor could take several secondary consorts or concubines; which helped produce more offspring for the imperial clan
6) FIRST COMMONER WIFE
In the history of the Japanese Imperial Family, there was never an Emperor who had a commoner as wife or even concubine. That is, until now.
The current Emperor of Japan married Empress Michiko, a commoner! She was not from the former court nobility nor from one of the former branches of the Imperial Family. Michiko was the daughter of an industrialist
7) FISHSCIENCE
(Ichthyology = FishScience)
The Emperor is a published ichthyological researcher, having written papers for several scholarly journals, and has specialised studies within the taxonomy of the family Gobiidae. Random
8) STOPGAP EMPRESSES
Generally, it has been males who have ascended Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. However, if a suitable male was not available, there have been times where women have ascended the throne; almost as a stop gap measure.
Of the 125 monarchs, there have been 8 women who have reigned on 10 different occasions. 2 of them reigned twice.
Once a suitable male descendant was considered old enough to rule, many Empresses, and even Emperors, abdicated or relinquished the throne
9) CHILD EMPERORS
Over a thousand years ago, a tradition started that an Emperor should ascend young. If he had passed his toddler years, he was said to be old enough. Being a child was apparently a fine property
10) ABDICATING TREND
Abdication was very common. Actually it was more frequent than death on the throne. The Emperors tasks involved so many repetitive rituals that after about ten years of service, it was deemed a reasonable compensation to live the rest of their lives in pampered retirement!
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Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito

Barack Obama bows to Japan's Emperor Akihito..
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"Standing at over six foot in height, Barack Obama had to bow deeply as he paid his respects to the diminutive Japanese EmperorAkihito."
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Emperor Akihito, who has spent much of his nearly three decades on Japan’s throne seeking to soothe the wounds of World War Two, will step down on April 30, 2019 - the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in about two centuries.
Akihito will be succeeded by his heir, 57-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito.
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Akihito speaks before going to Manila

(26 Jan 2016) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY
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Tokyo - 26 January 2016
1. Japanese EmperorAkihito and Empress Michiko walking into the VIP room at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport where Japanese Prime MinisterShinzo Abe and other dignitaries are waiting
2. Assembled dignitaries listening while Japanese national anthem is played
3. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Shinzo Abe, Japanese Prime Minister:
"This visit (to Manila) is to commemorate those who died in the war (World War II), and to pray for peace. It also holds much significance regarding the ties of friendship between Japan and the Philippines."
4. Wide of Akihito and Michiko standing in front of Abe and assembled dignitaries
5. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Japanese Emperor Akihito:
"Many Filipinos, Americans and Japanese lost their lives in the Philippines during the war. In the battle for Manila especially, a tremendously large number of innocent Filipino civilians became victims. Upon making this visit, we need to bear this in mind at all times."
6. Cutaway
7. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Japanese Emperor Akihito:
"I deeply hope that this visit will contribute to the further strengthening of the mutual understanding and ties of friendship between the two nations."
8. Akihito and Michiko walking out
STORYLINE:
Japanese Emperor Akihito remembered "a tremendously large number of innocent Filipino civilians" who lost their lives during World War II as he prepared to leave for a four-day trip to the Philippines on Tuesday morning.
Speaking at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport with Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, present, Akihito said the visit was "to commemorate those who died in the war (World War II), and to pray for peace."
Akihito and Empress Michiko are visiting the Philippines to mark the 60th anniversary of normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two countries after World War II, during which the Philippines suffered under Japanese occupation.
The 82-year-old emperor will pay his respects at memorials for both the Philippine and the Japanese war dead.
Japan-Philippines relations have improved dramatically in the seven decades since the war. Japan has become a major aid donor to the Philippines, and the countries are deepening security ties in the face of China's military rise.
The trip follows visits to World War II battle sites in Palau last year and Saipan in 2005.
Akihito also prayed for Japanese and US war dead in Iwo Jima in 1994.
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New law allows Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Japan's parliament has cleared the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
The 88-year-old Emperor, the ceremonial head of state, signaled his desire to step down last year.
The move will mark the first imperial abdication in two centuries.
Al Jazeera’sWayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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